7th AF Commander Visits Wolf Pack

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  • By Capt. Omar Villarreal
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  The new 7th Air Force commander visited Airmen here Jan. 27, stressing the importance of a warrior spirit and the mission of the Wolf Pack.

"You just can't come to Korea and not visit the Wolf Pack," said Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas , 7th Air Force commander. "Airmen stationed at Kunsan should take pride in where they are and learn about the history of the base."

The general continued by saying that the Wolf Pack's history is a history unlike anywhere else.

"This wing has a history that no other wing in the Air Force can match." Jouas said. "As Airmen, take ownership of who you are and continue building the legacy of those who came before you."

Building on legacy is exactly what Jouas said he hopes to do as the new 7th AF commander.

"I will continue ensuring we are ready to fight tonight, to represent our nation proudly and to reinforce the tremendous alliance we have with the Republic of Korea," Jouas said. "Readiness is critical and we are going to be ready to answer the call if need be."

The general's visit included tours of the digital airport surveillance radar and the ammo flight, a Kunsan 2025 brief at the Wolf Pack flows, a visit with 8th Maintenance and Medical Groups, a stop at the Logistics Readiness Squadron and an integrated defense briefing.

"It was great for Gen. Jouas to visit Kunsan," said Capt. Carl Corvin, Sustainment Services flight commander. "The visit gave him a chance to see our Airmen and see what is going on day-to-day at the Wolf Pack."

According to the general, the Air Force has become very expeditionary over the last few years and that Airmen serving in Korea are no exception.

"Airmen serving in Korea are part of that expeditionary force," Jouas said. "We are here, we are forward based, we are at the tip of the spear and we have to be ready to fight tonight."

Part of being ready to fight tonight is having a mission statement that Airmen can fall back on, Jouas said.

"We all know what the mission at the Wolf Pack is," Jouas said. "That is to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north."

The general said that Kunsan's Wolf Pack, along with Osan's Mustangs and other services on the peninsula, have played a key role in maintaining the stability throughout the Republic of Korea since 1953.

As the Wolf Pack gears up for an upcoming Combined Unit Inspection, the general shared his view on being mission ready at all times.

"My take on inspections is simple," Jouas said. "If we are doing what we ought to be doing every day, if we are training like we have to fight tonight...the Inspector General can show-up any day of the week and we are going to show them just how good we are."

The general said for Airmen to not let inspections get them bogged down, but to simply do what you know you have to do.

"The IG is coming to confirm the fact that we are getting ourselves ready and that our Airmen are ready," Jouas said. "Keep doing everything you are doing to prepare to take the fight north. If the IG is coming...I say bring it on. We will show you who the best is."

Jouas explained that every Airman plays a major part in serving their nation and the Air Force.

"You are forward based, you demonstrate your readiness daily and you are here to answer our nation's call," Jouas said. "For that I am extremely proud to be a part of your team."